Angolan War of Independence
conflict in Angola between 1961 and 1975
The Angolan War of Independence was from 1961 to 1975. Angola fought against Portugal. Portugal was making people in Angola farm cotton. Three different groups in Angola were against Portugal. Agostinho Neto was the leader of the war. Portugal was winning the war when the country's government became democratic. An agreement was signed to let Angola become independent.
Angolan War of Independence | |||||||
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Part of The Portuguese Colonial Wars | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Strength | |||||||
90,000 | 65,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
50,000 | 2,991 killed (1,526 KIA & 1,465 non-combat related)[2] 4,684 with permanent deficiency (physical or psychological) |
About three thousand people died because of the war.[3]
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